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LOWELL: THIS JUST CAME DOWN,
JUDGE -- THE JUDGE HANDED DOWN A
SENTENCE MORE SEVERE THAN SOME
EXPECTED IN THIS CASE.
WE WILL TELL YOU, THIS JUST CAME
DOWN MOMENTS AGO.
FOR USE OF A HANDGUN IN A CRIME
OF VIOLENCE.
WESLEY CAGLE GOT A MANDATORY
MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS IN PRISON
WITHOUT PAROLE.
FOR FIRST-DEGREE ASSAULT, HE
RECEIVED 12 YEARS, THE MAXIMUM
HE COULD HAVE RECEIVED WAS 25.
THE SENTENCES WILL RUN
CONCURRENTLY.
SO BACKGROUND CONCERNING THIS
CASE, JURORS HAD FOUND T
OFFICER GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE
ASSAULT AND THE FIREARM CHARGE,
THEY FOU HIM NOT GUILTY OF
FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING
OF AN UNARMED BURGLARY SUSPECT
WHO OFFICERS HAD SUBDUED ON THE
GROUND.
I COURT FRIDAY WE HEARD
EMOTIONAL TESTIMONY FROM A
NUMBER OF FAMI MEMBERS, HIS
SON AND HIS WIF SAYING WHAT A
GOOD PERSON HE WAS AND HOW
DEDICATED HE WAS TO FAMILY.
V
THE JUDGE CAGEL SEVERED HIS
TRUST WITH SOCIETY AND HIS
VICTIMS FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE
SAME.
>> WESLEY CAGEL GAVE OFFICERS A
BAD NAME.
IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIS COLLEAGUES
WHO BROKE THE BLUE-COLLAR --
BLUE COAT OF SILENCE WE WOULD
NOT BE HERE.
HE ABUSED THE POWER, THE TRUST,
AND THE AUTHORITY OF THAT BADGE
AND THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE.
LOWELL: HIS ATTORNEYS WERE
UNAVAILABLE FOR COMMENT.

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A jury reached a verdict in August, finding Cagle not guilty of attempted first- and second-degree murder and guilty of first-degree assault and a firearm charge.

Cagle was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for use of a firearm and sentenced to 12 years for assault for the shooting. The sentences will run concurrently.

"Wesley Cagle gives a bad name to hardworking police officers that risk their lives every day," Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby said. "He abused the power, trust and authority of his badge and thanks to those colleagues of his that broke the blue code of silence, justice was served for the victim in this case."

In September, the commissioner acknowledged the seriousness of the charges.

"When we establish evidence that a police officer commits a crime, our hand in glove relationship with the State's Attorney Office will ensure justice prevails," said Commissioner Kevin Davis. "The hardworking men and women of the Baltimore Police Department expect public safety leadership to ensure those who put on this patch and wear this badge represent the values of our organization and community."

A police spokesperson released a statement shortly after sentencing saying that Cagle is no longer an employee of the Baltimore Police Department. Spokesman T.J. Smith said that Cagle had been suspended without pay and upon sentencing was separated from the department.

"I am extremely proud of my prosecutors and the diligent work they did to ensure justice was served,” said State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. “This case illustrates our commitment to holding those who break the law accountable, regardless of occupation, race, gender, or creed."

The investigation also revealed that the other three officers who responded to the scene acted legally and within BPD protocol, including the two officers who fired their service weapons upon confronting the suspect, who has since been charged with burglary.

Cagle has 30 days to appeal his sentence. He has 90 days to request a modification of his sentence.